Search results for "Supplements"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for painless hematuria
A 32-year-old woman is seen following evaluation for a single episode of painless hematuria that she noted last week. She has chronic kidney disease secondary to chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis confirmed by biopsy. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/10/3.htm
10 Dec 2024
Tackling care fragmentation in patients on dialysis
Primary care for patients on dialysis is highly variable, with no typical way that it is delivered. Careful coordination is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/tackling-care-fragmentation-in-patients-on-dialysis.htm
1 Sep 2024
ACP, partner organizations release new ‘Women in Medicine’ supplement
The supplement is a multispecialty collection of articles based on the work of the Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership program, founded by ACP and five other medical associations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/21/6.htm
21 Sep 2021
Sorting out the worst offenders among herbal supplements
Post-stroke care often fragments after patients leave the hospital. Patients being treated by specialists should keep the primary care physician at the center of their follow-up regimen.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/supplements.htm
1 Oct 2009
Industry-funded study identifies risk factors for UTI treatment failure
Having three or more prior antibiotic prescriptions within 12 months of an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) raised the risk of empiric treatment failure by 60% compared with no prior antibiotic prescriptions among outpatients, data showed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/08/2.htm
8 Oct 2024
Little evidence supports nutritional supplements for protection against cardiovascular disease, death
A large review found some evidence of benefit from reduced salt intake and polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption, but most of the studied vitamins, supplements, and dietary strategies did not have evidence support.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/1.htm
9 Jul 2019
Presurgery planning may boost postop outcomes
Deconditioning after surgery can happen very quickly, within 24 to 48 hours, but prehabilitation can target modifiable factors to help patients optimize fitness and improve recovery.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/presurgery-planning-may-boost-postop-outcomes.htm
1 Jul 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Bone health evaluation
A 60-year-old woman is evaluated for bone health during a routine wellness visit. Her mother was treated for a hip fracture after a fall at the age of 65 years. The patient is sedentary and has a 30–pack-year history of cigarette smoking but quit smoking 2 months ago. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2024
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Nov 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of bright red blood per rectum
A 55-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of intermittent bright red blood per rectum and pain with defecation. He has marked anorectal discomfort with wiping, and blood is visualized in the toilet water and on toilet paper. Following inspection of the perianal region, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/13/3.htm
13 Aug 2024